THIS IS WHY J K ROWLING CHOSE THE WEASLEY'S CAR TO BE A FORD ANGLIA; WING-TANK SPECIAL, BUILT IN ENGLAND BY USAF LT. COL. EDWARD RICHER, USED A FORD ANGLIA CHASSIS, PLUS PARTS FROM CHEVROLET AND AUSTIN. THE TANKS CAME OFF AN EARLY LOCKHEED T-33 JET TRAINER.